In today’s episode, coach and friend Kim Schlag joins us for a raw, relatable, and inspiring conversation about midlife, motherhood, and making space for yourself. Kim shares her journey from struggling with obesity in her thirties to becoming a strength coach who helps women in midlife feel strong and confident in their skin. We talk about what it really means to practice self-care - not just when life is smooth, but especially when it’s not.

From perimenopause and divorce to building a business and rediscovering identity after motherhood, Kim walks us through her personal evolution and the actionable tools she now uses with clients every day. You’ll hear how Kim created her “Minimum Standard of Care” to stay grounded during the most challenging chapters of her life and why confidence isn’t about never having negative thoughts - it’s about knowing how to keep showing up anyway.

This episode is full of tangible mindset shifts, actionable takeaways, and a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when everything feels hard, this one’s for you.

If you’ve ever felt like you were failing just because you’re not perfect, this episode is for you.

“You can see things I don’t like and still move on with your day - and not let it dictate how you eat, move, or live.”

- Kim Schlag

“Our kids need to see us taking care of our self and putting ourselves at the top of our priority list.”

- Kim Schlag

This week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck:

• Kim’s unexpected path from theater kid to midlife fitness coach
• The truth about body image - even at “peak” strength or fitness
• How to create your own Minimum Standard of Care for tough seasons
• Why behavior change is about practice, not perfection
• The real meaning of self-efficacy (and how to build it)
• Reclaiming identity after kids leave home or relationships end
• How to drop the guilt and start prioritizing yourself without apology
• Ways to add joy, fun, or coziness into your workouts and food choices

Connect with Kim Schlag:

• Kim Schlag Fitness on Instagram
• www.kimschlagfitness.com
• Fitness Simplified Podcast

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